In 1935, George Macy, the founder of the Limited Editions Club, offered a commission to Henri Matisse to illustrate an exclusive edition of the novel, Ulysses by James Joyce. Ulysses was initially serialized between 1918 and 1920, and published as a novel in 1922. Some labeled it pornographic and it ... Read more
The Art of the Art Auction
Martin Lawrence Galleries will hold its live fine art auctions on September 28 and 29, 2018, filled with a variety of artworks created by some of the greatest artists of our time. All works of art are offered at attractive prices with exceptional saving opportunities. Among internationally renowned ... Read more
Las Vegas VIP 2018 ‘The Art of Transformation’
On the weekend of July 20th, 2018, Martin Lawrence Galleries, celebrated the work and legacy of some of the most influential artists of the 20th and 21st Centuries at its sixth annual Las Vegas VIP gathering. ‘The Art of Transformation’ was a spectacular three-day event held at MLG’s flagship ... Read more
10 artworks that make the perfect Mother’s Day Gift
Art loves Mothers and at times it beautifully reflects and embraces the wide-ranging experience of motherhood. From joy, tenderness, playfulness and hardship, mothers have been depicted in art countless times across all cultures. Sometimes they are goddesses, sometimes they are fighters and ... Read more
Q & A with Robert Deyber
When you first see the art of Robert Deyber, you are immediately struck by the surrealistic structure and the visual depth of his artwork. For lack of a better comparison, Robert Deyber is the Lewis Carroll of the art world. Through his work he continues to transport us to unknown realms. His pop ... Read more
The Trompe-l’oeil Master is back
Some might consider trompe-l'oeil a strange phenomenon in art history. A capricious tendency created by an artist to bring new meaning to his artistic universe. Others consider it an intentional refined comic approach to art that is so captivating it transports you into a multidimensional world ... Read more
A Beginners Guide to Art Auctions
On November 14, 2017 a painting thought by scholars to be one of only a few by Leonardo Da Vinci to have survived the half-millennia since the artist's death sold at auction for $450.3 million. After 19 minutes of dueling between five bidders the hammer went down to an unprecedented price that broke ... Read more
Erté’s Illustrations Captured the Look of an Era
Erte's elegant drawings, which ooze with glamour and insouciance, helped define the Art Deco movement. Enjoy this fascinating article about the father of Art Deco, published today in The Economist. A month or two after starting his first job at a Parisian fashion house in 1912, Romain de ... Read more
Spring 2018 Auctions are here!
Our spring 2018 auction season is now underway! We invite you to explore a remarkable collection of fine art from over 40 of the world’s finest 20th and 21st century artists, each presented at exceptional values. This is a superb opportunity for seasoned collectors and novices alike to acquire at ... Read more
Celebrate the Holidays in Erté Style
Beginning December 1, we'll will be showcasing the paintings, limited edition prints and bronze sculpture of the world-renowned artist Erté. The month-long holiday celebration and exhibition will be on view for the entire month of December in all nine MLG gallery locations. Select ... Read more